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12-05-2017, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: albuquerque, nm
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How to preheat my engine when away from home?
Since I only have about 20 hours on the Barrett engine rebuild I'm extra sensitive about preheating right now. It's no problem at home, but traveling seems to be a different story.
A few weeks ago, we flew into Telluride. The FBO happily preheated me for a fee. As I was preflighting I noticed outlets on the ramp--it turns out I could have plugged in there for free--it didn't even occur to me to ask.
This weekend I'm headed to Denver Centennial (KAPA). The lady on the phone at Jet Center didn't think they could preheat a piston airplane. That seems surprising to me, but it's not supposed to be that cold on Sunday afternoon so no big deal.
What do you guys do?
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12-05-2017, 09:26 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Delaware, OH (KDLZ)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Guy Prevost
Since I only have about 20 hours on the Barrett engine rebuild I'm extra sensitive about preheating right now. It's no problem at home, but traveling seems to be a different story.
A few weeks ago, we flew into Telluride. The FBO happily preheated me for a fee. As I was preflighting I noticed outlets on the ramp--it turns out I could have plugged in there for free--it didn't even occur to me to ask.
This weekend I'm headed to Denver Centennial (KAPA). The lady on the phone at Jet Center didn't think they could preheat a piston airplane. That seems surprising to me, but it's not supposed to be that cold on Sunday afternoon so no big deal.
What do you guys do?
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I always carry an extension cord with me. I have a Reiff system installed. You can usually find a plug if you look hard enough.
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12-05-2017, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: ____
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How remote ?
If you are really out there( On a frozen lake) build a wood fire a good safe distance from your RV. After you have an ember bed with no flames, pull the RV ahead and let the hot air rise through the cowl exit. A large blanket helps.
Not recommended at an FBO
Or if you want to spend some money, there are large foldable solar panel units like a large blanket(s) you can lay out on your wings, with enough watts to power a ceramic 12V "HORNET" heater. Aircraft Spruce used to sell a wide array of Hornet Heaters in various voltage and outputs. They have a safe high temp limit.
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12-05-2017, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Gardnerville Nv.
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Wait....is this the same theory that you can throw a lit cigarette into a bowl of gasoline and it will not ignite?.......most of the time? 
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12-05-2017, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Asheville, NC
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I have a 120V oil pan heater on my plane and would carry a 100' extension cord with me if I were flying somewhere cold. I've seen people use an electric hair dryer, too.
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12-05-2017, 01:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ottawa, Ks
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Long Extension cord, blanket for cowling (and survival) and a paint removing heat gun.
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12-05-2017, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Richmond Hill, GA (KLHW)
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I just installed a sump heater for cold mornings in south Georgia. Most days, it is not needed but when I travel to visit family in PA, it will be plugged in a couple hours ahead of my crank-up time.
< $32, at the moment.
When at home base, it will be turned on remotely via this power strip that can be controlled with a phone app over the internet. Each outlet is individually controllable.
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Last edited by Raymo : 12-05-2017 at 01:51 PM.
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12-05-2017, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: In New Braunfels, ist das Leben schön!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rleffler
I always carry an extension cord with me. I have a Reiff system installed. You can usually find a plug if you look hard enough.
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+1. 100' extension cord worked at FBOs in Lawrence, KS and Angel Fire, NM. My only cold weather experience to date.
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12-05-2017, 02:12 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Asheville, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raymo
I just installed a sump heater for cold mornings in south Georgia.
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Those things are great but, be aware that different sumps require different heaters. Mine has a cutout so as to miss the sump drain. I glued it on with J-B Weld.

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12-05-2017, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: albuquerque, nm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raymo
I just installed a sump heater for cold mornings in south Georgia. Most days, it is not needed but when I travel to visit family in PA, it will be plugged in a couple hours ahead of my crank-up time.
< $32, at the moment.
When at home base, it will be turned on remotely via this power strip that can be controlled with a phone app over the internet. Each outlet is individually controllable.
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I have a Reiff sump heater and a remote device at home. Power on the road is the issue. I've even considered one of the goal zero power packs, but don't want to spend $1000 on it.
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